Shark Specialty Diver training, South AfricaThe Aliwal Shoal.The Course shark dive takes place at Aliwal Shoal. A huge array of fish species as well as rays, turtles, sharks and manta’s occupy the Aliwal Shoal, and schools of dolphins and pods of whales are frequent visitors. The shoal is approximately 5kms in length, and runs in a north to south direction. Today, many thousands of divers flock to the Aliwal Shoal in search of excellent diving and true adventure. Diving during the months of June through to November you are sure to see Ragged Tooth Sharks as they congregate on the Aliwal Shoal to mate. It is not uncommon to find 15 to 50 of these ferocious looking but docile sharks on a single dive. Aliwal is famous for its “large marine life stuff” , In summer you have every chance of seeing Tiger sharks and Hammerheads. Should you tire of the sharks, you can always dive on any of the wrecks or go hunting for the huge (and I mean huge) Brindle Bass. Other species (depending on the season) include Manta, Devil and other rays, schools of pelagic fish, whales, dolphins, and many, many more! Also you may be surprised by a number of small and challenging finds. For the smaller fish lovers, pineapple fish, frogfish, paper fish and pipefish are also resident. Visibility varies from 5 to 40 meters, and the water temperature in summer is 24+ ° C and in winter not colder than 19 ° C. The depths vary between 6 to 18 meters with 30-meter sites for the suitably qualified. The dives are all done without cages and afford the unique opportunity to see the sharks in their natural environment! The Specialty Courses:The Black Tip Shark Specialty CourseThis course, in conjunction with SHARKLIFE is designed to introduce divers to the Blacktip Shark species and to help the student diver develop an understanding and knowledge of Blacktip shark biology and behaviour, as well as learn techniques for diving with Blacktip sharks. This course includes : a shark conservation section and highlights the importance of personal involvement in preserving the aquatic environment. Enables the diver to plan, organise and execute a dive with Blacktip sharks in a confident and passive manner. Highlights the global threats facing sharks, overviews the importance of sharks and their conservation and gives insight into local research efforts Course requirement : PADI Advanced diver or an equivalent rating. Habitats of Blacktip Sharks Blacktip sharks can regularly be seen on Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The Tiger Shark Specialty courseThis course, in conjunction with SHARKLIFE is designed to introduce divers to the Tiger Shark species and to help the student diver develop an understanding and knowledge of Tiger shark biology and behaviour, as well as learn techniques for diving with Tiger sharks. This course includes : a shark conservation section and highlights the importance of personal involvement in preserving the aquatic environment. Enables the diver to plan, organise and execute a dive with Tiger sharks in a confident and passive manner. Highlights the global threats facing sharks, overviews the importance of sharks and their conservation and gives insight into local research efforts Course requirement : PADI Advanced diver or an equivalent rating. Habitits of Tiger Sharks Along the South African coastline tiger sharks can be found from Kosi Bay, in northern KwaZulu-Natal down to Port Elizabeth. Aliwal Shoal on the East Coast of KwaZulu-Natal appears to have a high concentration of tiger sharks.
Included· Transfer Durban international airport / return · Backpacker accommodation 27 nights excl. meals, drinks & refreshments · PADI Open Water course incl. gear, course materials, pool session, 4 dives & certification · 2 days 4 dives extra for additional experience · PADI Advanced course incl. course materials, gear, 5 dives & certification · Dive gear Advanced course & casual dives · PADI E.F.R. course & course materials · PADI Rescue diver course materials, 2 dives & gear · PADI / SHARKLIFE Blacktip shark course incl. course materials, 1 dive, gear & certification · PADI / SHARKLIFE Tiger shark or Ragged tooth shark course incl. course materials, dives, gear & certification · PADI / SHARKLIFE Ocean Awareness / Project Aware (non diving) · PADI Deep diver speciality course incl. 4 deep dives & gear · PADI Underwater Naturalist speciality course incl. 2 dives & gear
Not includedFlights Visas Getting thereNon-direct international flights into Durban, inbound flights from JHB or Cape Town. Airport transfers to Shark Park
AccommodationAccommodation is situated in shark park in comfortable lodging with private swimming pool, breakfast is not included but can be ordered locally and is very reasonable value. Upgrades available (ask us for prices)The Bull Shark Specialty CourseThis course, in conjunction with SHARKLIFE is designed to introduce divers to the Bull Shark species and to help the student diver develop an understanding and knowledge of Bull shark biology and behaviour, as well as learn techniques for diving with Bull sharks. Whaleshark Specialty Coursehis course, in conjunction with SHARKLIFE is designed to introduce divers and non divers to the Whale Shark species and to help develop an understanding and knowledge of Whale Shark biology and behaviour. It is also a learning tool to educate on techniques for diving & snorkelling with Whale Sharks. Mantra Ray specialty courseThis course, in conjunction with SHARKLIFE is designed to introduce divers to the Manta Ray species and to help the student diver develop an understanding and knowledge of Manta Ray biology and behaviour, as well as learn techniques for diving with Manta Rays. Wreck Dives2 extra dives on two excellent wrecks the Produce and Nebo. Included: Dive Gear, Backpacker accommodation 3 nights excl. meals, drinks / refreshments
Tiger shark diving is performed WITHOUT a cage, if you want something a little more relaxing try Great White Shark Cage Diving! |
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You are here: Home > Learn to Dive with Sharks South Africa Learn to Dive with Sharks, South AfricaThe Xtreme Gap Shark Specialty Diver courses are designed for people wanting to get certified in diving and learn all about sharks. Training takes place in one of the worlds top dive locations, the Aliwal shoal and is the perfect setting to learn all about sharks. As well as exciting, (there is no greater shot of adrenaline than seeing a 5 metre Tiger Shark emerge out of the blue and swim past you) this is the perfect course for starting a career or indulging your passion in shark conservation, as the course includes several shark specialty modules.
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